Analativu Hariharaputhira Iyanar Temple

                                               Annalaitivu is one of the islets of Jaffna District. The prime deity is Loard Aiyanar.It is believed that Lord Iyanar Vickirkam was found in the sea when it was floating and then it was taken, laid in particular area before 420 years. This temple is considered to be the biggest temple dedicated to Loard Aiyanar in Sri Lanka. The significant tree of this temple is the KOOLA tree. “THEERTHTHAM” sacred water used for ceremonial purposes is portion of the Indian Ocean. The poojas are held in accordance with the agamic rules. The annual high festivals are held for ten days commencing on the fifth day from the new moon (day) (sukkila padcham 5th day) to the full moon day in the month of June. On the Car Festival day, Lord Aiyanar is carried in a car with artistic carving and drums performed. It will be a wonderful sight to witness the worshippers preforming Kavadi dance and other forms of penance in fulfillment of their vows